Community Events

"THE GRAPE ESCAPE," annual benefit for St. Louis School; with complimentary wine samples, pupu, entertainment and silent auction; 5-10 p.m. May 30, Kamali'i Field.

Join us for an evening of fine wines and gourmet cuisine featuring Ten of Hawaii’s premier chefs. 3660 on the Rise, Chef Russell Siu ‘68 • Big City Diner, Chef Dennis Franks • Duke's Waikiki/Hula Grill, Chef Keith Kong & Chef James Rosenberry • Hanapaa Sushi, Chef Grant Kawasaki • Hilton Prince Kuhio Hotel–Mac 24/7, Chef Viktor Schmidt • Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville, Chef Ferron Lining • Outback Steak House, Chef Donny Lakey • Romano's Macaroni Grill, Chef Mike Longworth • Shimazu Shave Ice, Kelvin Shimazu • STAGE, Chef Ron Guzman • The Pacific Club, Chef Eric Leterc

On Saturday, July 3, 2010, there will be a 1 year anniversary memorial demonstration for Bob Inouye (a karate practicioner).

The brown belts will be performing Shiho Kosokun and Roberts Sensei will be performing Anan and Kishaba no Sai.

The memorial demonstration will be held on Saturday, July 3rd at Hawaii Kotohira Jinsha/Hawaii Daizaifu Tenmangu. The temple is located at 1239 Olomea Street in Kalihi next to the H1 freeway (it’s visible on the left side of H1 – Ewa bound – next to the Houghtailing Exit) next to Honolulu Ford. To get there from UH, take the Houghtailing exit and stay in the left lane. Turn left at the light and take the next left. The temple is on the right.

The demonstration will be from 2:00 – 4:00 pm. Pupus and refreshments will be served following the demonstration. Please come by to support your senpais and see the great performances from other dojos.

Tohoku University Hospital in Sendai, Japan is the beneficiary of a fundraiser titled “With Aloha” on April 9 (Saturday evening from 5-9 p.m.) at the Pagoda Hotel in the Ala Moana area. Pagoda Restaurant and aio are collaborating with local businesses and community groups to raise money for the “Tohoku University Hospital -Japan Relief Fund.”

Sendai is in the Miyagi Prefecture of Japan, and is the largest city in the Tohoku Region. The coastal city has suffered catastrophic damage from the earthquake (9.0 magnitude) and resulting tsunami waves (up to 77 feet) on March 11. The epicenter of the quake was 45 miles east of the Oshika Peninsula of Tohoku. Since the disaster hit, Tohoku University Hospital has been providing food, medicine and comfort items to people in need from the surrounding areas.

“With Aloha” tickets are $50 ($60 at the door). They can be purchased online at: www.withaloha.org.

Twenty-four (24) restaurants are participating, including Le Bistro, Pagoda, Hukilau Honolulu, Honolulu Burger Co., Ryan’s Grill, Kincaid’s, Hy’s Steakhouse, Nalo Farms and Murphy’s Bar and Grill. Anheuser-Busch, Hawaii Nui, Better Brands, Southern Wines, Paradise Beverages and Johnson Brothers are also participating.

Brother Noland, Juke Joint 5PM, Ka‘ala boys, Natural Vibes and others will be performing at the benefit. A crane-making booth, and silent auction are also planned.

KCCN (Cox Radio) will broadcast the event live.

Free parking for “With Aloha” will be available at Pacific Guardian Center (corner of Kapiolani and Keeaumoku).

“We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the people and businesses who have come forward to help us produce ‘With Aloha’ for the people of Japan,” said Duane Kurisu, aio chairman and CEO. “We are inspired each day by the generous contributions by our own employees, vendors, clients. It gives us hope for the rehabilitation of our neighbors in Japan.”

PacificBasin Communications President Scott Schumaker and his family have been sharing information about the role Tohoku University Hospital is playing in the relief and recovery efforts for the region. Schumaker’s wife, Yasue Schumaker, was in Sendai at the time of the disaster caring for her mother. At the time of the earthquake, she was on her way to visit her mother in the hospital. Yasue stayed at the hospital until just recently and has been a witness to the contributions the hospital has been making to help people recover. Yasue was interviewed by international media from the hospital in the aftermath of the disaster, providing detailed and critical news from the most impacted region to the rest of the world. (PacificBasin Communications is an aio company.)

Monetary donations to “Tohoku University Hospital-Japan Relief Fund” can be made online at www.withaloha.org, or can also be mailed to: 1000 Bishop Street, Ste. 610, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813. Checks should be made payable to “Tohoku Hospital Japan Relief Fund.”

“With Aloha” Advisory Committee: Susan Eichor, aio Hawaii; Dennis Francis, Star Advertiser; Leigh Ito, Alan Wong's Restaurant; Alan Ikawa, Big Island Candies; Mike Kelly- COX Radio; Duane Kurisu, aio Hawaii; Don Murphy, Murphy's Pub; Ken Niimura, Obun Printing; Dean Okimoto, Nalo Farms; Kurt Osaki, Osaki Creative; Jason Takemura, Hukilau Restaurants; Alan Wong, Alan Wong's Restaurant; and Dennis Teranishi, Hawaiian Host Candies.

aio is a family of businesses specializing in media, technology, sports and food. Media include: Hawaii Business, Island Family, Honolulu, Hawaii Home + Remodeling, Hawai‘i, Hawaii-Ai, Ala Moana and Whalers Village magazines; Hawaii Buyer’s Guide and Lei Chic (online newsletter) and ESPN 1400 and 1500 AM (radio). Other aio companies include: Watermark Publishing (books), Obun Hawaii Group (printing), Upspring Media (software and websites), Talisman LBS (mobile marketing), B. Hayman Co. (commercial turf), Punalu‘u Bake Shop, Hukilau Honolulu Restaurant, Nutricopia (food) and HWB Foundation.